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Prescribing ADHD Meds by Telehealth Does Not Alter Risk for Substance Use Disorder Overall

Physician's Weekly

TUESDAY, June 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Receipt of a stimulant prescription for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) via telehealth is not associated with an increased risk for substance use disorder (SUD), according to a study published online June 11 in The American Journal of Psychiatry. Vinod Rao, M.D.,

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Supporting Healthy Aging With Tailored Obesity Management Strategies

Physician's Weekly

In the past several years, telehealth has opened tremendous opportunities to improve access to care. While there are established counseling frameworks, such as the 5 A’s, to guide obesity care within primary care settings, I also recognize the challenges that primary care clinicians face.